Italy shuts down the whole of Lombardy amid coronavirus outbreak | Ruptly Live

Italy shuts down the whole of Lombardy amid coronavirus outbreak | Ruptly Live:

Ruptly is live from Milan on Sunday, March 8, as Italy bars the residents of Lombardy and 11 provinces in other regions from entering or leaving, as the country battles coronavirus. According to the new decree, no one will be able to move in or out of Lombardy, Modena, Venice and a number of other provinces. Cultural and sports institutions have been closed, including ski resorts. The restrictions which affect 16 million people will stay in place until April 3. Italy is experiencing the largest COVID-19 outbreak outside of Asia, with over 6,000 of people infected and over 230 dead.